There are two common questions I frequently get asked about coupons and I really want to touch on them that everyone is on the same page.
1) Can I make copies of the coupons I print on my printer?
Nope! Coupons that you print out have individual bar codes which means each coupon is meant to be used only once. That is why coupon links run out of coupons quickly. Companies will only give out a certain number of coupons and once the limit is reached they will stop giving out coupons. Also, it is important to know that each coupon can be linked back to your computer. So, if two duplicated copies of one coupon are received at the store and then mailed to the manufacturer, the manufacturer can trace the computer that printed the coupons out and charge you with fraud for copying coupons. SO – THE LESSON OF THE NIGHT – do not copy coupons. Print out the coupons and once you reach your limit (usually two coupons per computer) you will have to have friends, family members, co-workers or go to the library to print out more coupons.
2) Can I use every coupon you post on your coupon matchups for just one item?
Nope! Today I posted Publix’s Weekly ad. Under Progresso soup, I listed out 5 different manufacturer coupons. Does this mean you can use all five coupons on just 3 or 4 cans of soup? NO. I am just listing out the potential coupons that you will want to be on the look out for. Every region of the state and country receives different coupon inserts each week. So, if I received a $0.50/1 cheddar cheese coupon on Sunday, you may have only received a $0.25/1 cheddar cheese coupon. I list out all of the possible coupons so that you know what to look for, what the highest possible coupons to use are and if there is a great coupon that you don’t have, you can know what to look for on ebay.com or Coupon Clippers. **Do remember that many stores (i.e Publix, CVS, etc etc) accept one store and one manufacturer coupon for one item. That is why I list out the store coupons and specify which is store and which is manufacturer.
Thanks for coming to Addicted to Saving! Here’s a little bit about me so you can know who’s behind all these posts!
My name is Liza and I began my money-saving journey in the Spring of 2009 as a way to stretch a limited household income. I had lost my job and my hubby was self-employed. I launched Addicted to Saving in November of 2009 and it has grown by leaps and bounds. Since then, my hubby and I have struggled with the ups and downs of two failed adoptions and are now LOVING being parents to our little man Asher who we brought home from Ethiopia in August of 2013. I feel incredibly blessed to be able to help you save money. My goal is that you will have FUN and become empowered to save more and more money each week..